In this grounding practice, Kate will guide you through gentle and invigorating floor poses, using two weights to increase your core strength and alignment, and expand your balance. This slow and intentional sequence will focus on your back and core flexibility from the ground up. Return to the Breath Body Link in Hero’s Pose as you build on each traditional movement, combining Plank, Upward Facing Dog, Locust Post, Child’s Pose, Downward Facing Dog, and Cat/Cow. Move with strength and mindfulness, using a bolster as needed to support your body through this practice. Suggested equipment: a pair of dumbbells, bolster.
Incorporating a Warm Up into your yoga practice prepares your body for the upcoming class and allows you to step onto your mat with ease and control. The Foundations of Weighted Yoga Warm Up includes well known poses such as Cat/Cow, Upward Facing Dog, Pigeon, Child’s Pose, Downward Facing Dog, a...
Incorporating a Cool Down practice transitions your body into a state of rest following your movement practice. In this sequence, Kate guides you through restorative poses such as a Bridge, Reclined Butterfly, Reclined Hamstring, Supine Twist, and Savasana. Position your weights intentionally in ...
In this 6-minute practice, Kate explores how to use your bed and pillows as props for deep release through your neck and shoulders.
